Today’s busy nannies carry the additional burden of keeping themselves and their employer’s families safe from COVID during an unprecedented surge of the virus — they are expected to abide by the most up-to-date CDC guidelines and any additional safety measures asked of them while often interfacing with the public on family errands. Working from home is not an option for our nannies: they have, in essence, joined the ranks of essential front-line workers during a worsening global pandemic. Even in their own homes and lives and amongst their family members, nannies must remain vigilant. It’s a ..read more

In honor of National Nanny Recognition Week (Sept. 21-26), please enjoy these wonderful insights expressed over the years by our favorite nannies from popular culture. Also included is the beloved poem “To My Nanny” by Russian author Alexander Pushkin.   “When you need me, but do not want me, then I will stay. When you want me, but do not need me, then I have to go.” ~Nanny McPhee “But if there’s love, dear…those are the ties that bind, and you’ll have a family in your heart forever.” ~Mrs. Doubtfire “Well, nothing one able-bodied female can’t handle.” ~Alice from The Brady Bunch “In ever ..read more

During the COVID-19 pandemic, families and nannies may consider the option of COVID-19 testing before the in-home working relationship begins. This document provides information regarding free testing locations in our area. We would love to hear about your experience with these testing sites so that we may continue to keep our Stanford Park Nannies family well informed with the best information possible.   Free COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Sites Pop up testing locations change often — tap here to find current locations. No appointment is needed.   Free Community Testing Sites Appointments ..read more

The health and safety of our team, families, and nannies are of the utmost importance to us. Therefore, our team has been continuing to work remotely from home for the duration of the shelter in place order. We continue to recruit and place nannies but have made several temporary modifications to our process, including conducting interviews via video call. For temporary placements, we are only taking on requests with a length of one month or longer, and are only referring nannies to one family at a time, to reduce the number of exposures for our families and nannies. We have stayed abreast of ..read more

In response to questions regarding how to safely have your nanny resume work, we have compiled the following suggestions: Recommendations for employers of nannies to resume work operations in response to COVID-19 Explicitly discuss your concerns and any new expectations with your nanny. E.g. Do you feel that walks around the neighborhood are still okay? Conduct daily health checks: inform your nanny not to show-up at work if he/she is not feeling well or experiencing: fever, cough, fatigue. Conduct a hazard assessment of the workplace: have surfaces cleaned regularly with sanitizing agents, s ..read more

In response to questions regarding how to safely return to work during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have compiled the following suggestions: Recommendations for nannies to resume work operations in response to COVID-19 Conduct daily health checks: do not show-up at work if you are not feeling well or are experiencing fever, cough, fatigue. Conduct a hazard assessment of the workplace: clean surfaces regularly with sanitizing agents such as disinfecting wipes or spray. To protect yourself and your charges, have your face covered with a cloth facial mask and ask your employers to wear a cloth faci ..read more

Dear SPN friends and clients, After 30 years in the business of referring nannies and household staff, I am happy to announce that I will soon be retiring from the day to day operations of Stanford Park Nannies. I look forward to spending more time with my family, including my 2-year-old grandson! Rimma Hisen has stepped into the role of Stanford Park Nannies’ CEO and I will spend the next few months orienting her to the business and introducing her to you all. Maggie, Sarah, and Katelyn will continue in their respective roles as usual. I look back over my career with a great sense of pride a ..read more

The following update is provided by the Law Office of Lisa Pierson Weinberger. Her boutique employment law practice is committed to the ever-changing needs of families, employees, and small businesses. Based in Los Angeles, the practice is exclusively focused on California and federal employment law. Executive Orders to Stay Home: Who is Impacted? And Can My Nanny Still Come? Within the last week, there have been many orders issued in cities and counties throughout California requiring residents to “stay at home” and/or “shelter in place” for certain periods of time. On Thursday, March 19th ..read more

Whether a nanny works with a stay-at-home parent, a parent who works from a home office, or other family members who live in the home, things can get tricky when they’re trying to do their job. It’s also difficult as the parent or family members to know how to properly navigate this working relationship.  Who’s in charge? Who are the kids supposed to go to when they’re upset, hungry, bored, or sick? How should the nanny communicate with at-home adults? How can everyone stay out of each others’ physical space? While not intentional, simply having parents or relatives in the home may undermine a ..read more

The following blog was written by our preferred nanny payroll company, HomeWork Solutions: The spread of the coronavirus worldwide has caused employers and employees alike to adapt, sometimes rapidly, to changes to normal daily routines. Primary care physicians are using video chat to assess some patients presenting with flu-like symptoms rather than have them visit the office. Healthcare janitorial services have changed protocols. And many employers have banned corporate travel and liberalized remote-work policies. Airlines are cancelling flights and holiday and entertainment plans are being ..read more